Gunnera tinctoria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gunnerales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
833957
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Molina) Mirb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Pl. , ed. 2, 10: 141 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833292
Common Names
- Dyer's Gunnera
- Dyer's Giant Rhubarb
- Gunnera Tinctoria
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Gunnera tinctoria (also called Tinctoria Gunnera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has large, lobed leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in wet montane forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Gunnera tinctoria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gunnera tinctoria var. valdiviensis (L.E.Mora) L.E.Mora, Pabón-Mora & F.GonzálezGunnera tinctoria var. meyeri (L.E.Mora) L.E.Mora, Pabón-Mora & F.González
Gunnera tinctoria var. tinctoria
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gunnera tinctoria has small yellow-green flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Gunnera tinctoria is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full to partial sun. The plant can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It can also be propagated through stem cuttings.
Where to Find Gunnera tinctoria
Gunnera tinctoria is native to the Andes Mountains in Ecuador and Peru.
Gunnera tinctoria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gunnera tinctoria?
Gunnera tinctoria
What is the natural habitat of Gunnera tinctoria?
It is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Ecuador.
How big does Gunnera tinctoria grow?
It can reach up to 3 feet in height and 3 feet in width.
Species in the Gunnera genus
Gunnera morae, Gunnera aequatoriensis, Gunnera albocarpa, Gunnera annae, Gunnera antioquensis, Gunnera apiculata, Gunnera arenaria, Gunnera atropurpurea, Gunnera berteroi, Gunnera bogotana, Gunnera bolivari, Gunnera boliviana, Gunnera bracteata, Gunnera brephogea, Gunnera caucana, Gunnera colombiana, Gunnera cordifolia, Gunnera cuatrecasasii, Gunnera densiflora, Gunnera dentata, Gunnera diazii, Gunnera flavida, Gunnera garciae-barrigae, Gunnera hamiltonii, Gunnera hernandezii, Gunnera herteri, Gunnera insignis, Gunnera katherine-wilsoniae, Gunnera kauaiensis, Gunnera killipiana, Gunnera lobata, Gunnera lozanoi, Gunnera macrophylla, Gunnera magellanica, Gunnera magnifica, Gunnera manicata, Gunnera margaretae, Gunnera masafuerae, Gunnera mexicana, Gunnera mixta, Gunnera monoica, Gunnera peltata, Gunnera perpensa, Gunnera peruviana, Gunnera petaloidea, Gunnera pilosa, Gunnera pittieriana, Gunnera prorepens, Gunnera quitoensis, Gunnera reniformis,
Species in the Gunneraceae family
Gunnera morae, Gunnera aequatoriensis, Gunnera albocarpa, Gunnera annae, Gunnera antioquensis, Gunnera apiculata, Gunnera arenaria, Gunnera atropurpurea, Gunnera berteroi, Gunnera bogotana, Gunnera bolivari, Gunnera boliviana, Gunnera bracteata, Gunnera brephogea, Gunnera caucana, Gunnera colombiana, Gunnera cordifolia, Gunnera cuatrecasasii, Gunnera densiflora, Gunnera dentata, Gunnera diazii, Gunnera flavida, Gunnera garciae-barrigae, Gunnera hamiltonii, Gunnera hernandezii, Gunnera herteri, Gunnera insignis, Gunnera katherine-wilsoniae, Gunnera kauaiensis, Gunnera killipiana, Gunnera lobata, Gunnera lozanoi, Gunnera macrophylla, Gunnera magellanica, Gunnera magnifica, Gunnera manicata, Gunnera margaretae, Gunnera masafuerae, Gunnera mexicana, Gunnera mixta, Gunnera monoica, Gunnera peltata, Gunnera perpensa, Gunnera peruviana, Gunnera petaloidea, Gunnera pilosa, Gunnera pittieriana, Gunnera prorepens, Gunnera quitoensis, Gunnera reniformis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370468: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Juan Ignazio Molina (1740-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molina' in the authors string.
Charles-François Brisseau de Mirbel (1776-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mirb.' in the authors string.